Chef Roland Mesnier has been featured throughout his career in international publications, on television, radio and more.
Press
- Ex-White House chef Roland Mesnier spills secrets- It’s been nearly eight years since Roland Mesnier left the White House kitchen — but he could dine out on the experience for decades to come.
- White House chefs look for sensitivity, not a star- Speculating about a new chef at the White House has become – as one culinary insider puts it – fantasy football for foodies...
- Retired White House chef dishes on bosses- Nancy Reagan was a taskmaster, and Bill Clinton knew his way around a dinner table.
- Interview – Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier- ERINBAKES.COM - Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier served 5 US Presidents, as well as over 40 queens, kings, princes, princesses, and heads of state.
- Behind the Scenes With Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier- Among master pastry chefs, Roland Mesnier has had a unique career.
- Roland Mesnier Calls Guest Chefs a “Slap on the Face” to the White House Chef- The former White House pastry chef says celebrity chefs do it only for the publicity.
- Washington Post Q & A- In an interview with Washington Post writer Linda Kluman, Roland gives a sweet perspective on First Families.
Television
- Hail To The Chef- Roland speaks with CBS Correspondent Bob Shieffer about his career and discusses pictures and memories about his years at the White House.
- TODAY’S KITCHEN I-
Chef Roland appears on Today’s Kitchen with everyone’s favorite host Al Roker and promotes his book Dessert University. Chef demonstrates Peach and Blackberry Cobbler.
- TODAY’S KITCHEN II- Chef Roland appears on Today’s Kitchen segment with Al Roker and Ann Curry to promote his book All the Presidents’ Pastries. Chef demonstrates Rhubarb Parfait and discusses how he never prepared the same dessert twice.
Speculating about a new chef at the White House has become – as one culinary insider puts it – fantasy football for foodies. (Read More) Nancy Reagan was a taskmaster, and Bill Clinton knew his way around a dinner table. (Read More) ERINBAKES.COM – Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier served 5 US Presidents, as well as over 40 queens, kings, princes, princesses, and heads of state. (Read More) Among master pastry chefs, Roland Mesnier has had a unique career. (Read More) The former White House pastry chef says celebrity chefs do it only for the publicity. (Read More)Press
Chef Roland Mesnier has been featured throughout his career in international publications, on television, radio and more.
Today’s Kitchen I
Chef Roland appears on Today’s Kitchen with everyone’s favorite host Al Roker and promotes his book Dessert University. Chef demonstrates Peach and Blackberry Cobbler.
Today’s Kitchen II
Chef Roland appears on Today’s Kitchen segment with Al Roker and Ann Curry to promote his book All the Presidents’ Pastries. Chef demonstrates Rhubarb Parfait and discusses how he never prepared the same dessert twice.
Washington Post Q & A
In an interview with Washington Post writer Linda Kluman, Roland gives a sweet perspective on First Families.
NPR Interviews
Roland has appeared on NPR shows including “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me”; “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered”.
The Herald-Mail
Read about Chef Roland’s trip to West Virginia this spring where he was a guest judge at the Martinsburg Book Faire of the “Edible Book Contest.” He also gave a lively presentation about life at the White House. Be sure to watch the video in the bottom right corner for a chance to see Roland in action.
“Washington Unplugged” with Bob Shieffer
Roland speaks with CBS Correspondent Bob Shieffer about his career and discusses pictures and memories about his years at the White House.